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Etched, a startup founded by Harvard dropouts, showcased a new AI chip named Soo—claimed to run models like ChatGPT up to 20 times faster than Nvidia’s leading H100 GPU and at a tenth of the cost. Partnering with TSMC for 4nm manufacturing, Soo could challenge Nvidia's dominance in AI infrastructure, reducing reliance on a single industry giant and fostering more competition.